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Published: 27/04/2011 - Filed under: Archive » 2011 » May 2011 » Lifestyle » Features » Features » Lifestyle » Archive » 2011 » May 2011 » Features » Lifestyle » What to buy »
IN THE SHADE
Possibly inspired by Versace’s newest model, Mad Men actress January Jones, these bold-coloured, sixties-style shades stand out from the crowd but are soft enough not to detract from the elegant design.
Where? Sunglass Hut Heathrow T4, Luton, Glasgow, Dublin T1; £113.33. Save £22.67
TOP TIES
Tie Rack’s new range of woven silk ties are products of the finest craftsmanship from Lake Como in Italy. In an array of classic prints and quirky patterns, this selection has something for everyone.
Where? Tie Rack Heathrow T1, T3 and T4, Gatwick North and South, Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham; £15.99-£23.99. Save £4-£6
SUMMER STYLE
Smythson’s vibrant Hibiscus range welcomes in the summer months with this coral croc-print calf-skin leather A5 Lippiatt writing folder. Perfect for slipping into your bag, it comes with a gilt pencil, refillable spiral pad and handy pockets for paper, business cards or phone.
Where? Smythson Heathrow T3 and T5; £345. Save £59.89
GO GREEN
To mark its fifth birthday, Trunki has released this limited edition “Quinn” design – only 5,000 of these vivid lime green ride-on suitcases have been made.
Where? Rolling Luggage Heathrow T1, T3, T4 and T5, Gatwick North and South, Edinburgh, Dublin T2, Luton and Manchester T1 and T3; £34.99
WRITE ON
Mont Blanc definitely has the last word in luxury craftsmanship with this classic Meisterstuck fountain pen, which is finished with a handcrafted 14-carat gold nib, rhodium-plated inlay, platinum-plated clip and rings, and a diamond fitted into the cap top.
Where? Heathrow T1, T3, T4 and T5; £540. Save £105
BAKER BOY
A light option for the British summertime, this tapered pale pink shirt has a quirky floral lining and single-button cuff.
Where? Ted Baker Heathrow T1, T5, Gatwick North, South; £76.60. Save £13.40
TIME FOR TEA
You’ll have to prevent your little ones from chewing on this candy-coloured afternoon tea set from Hamleys, complete with wood-crafted chocolate log, cupcakes and doughnuts. The traditional materials add a nostalgic touch but the design is purely contemporary, bringing the time-honoured children’s tea party up to date.
Where? Hamleys Heathrow T1, Gatwick North, Stansted; £16.99. Save £3.34
SHARP SCENT
If you can’t visit Manhattan this year, channel it instead by wearing DKNY’s latest scent for men. Inspired by New York in the summertime and not available on the UK high street, it features notes of spicy white pepper and ginger, contrasted with lime zest, pomegranate and geranium and underlined with Haitian vetiver and oakmoss.
Where? World Duty Free Heathrow T1, T3, T4 and T5, Gatwick North and South, Stansted, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Glasgow; £23.70
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